The Watergate Inn
24 Walmgate
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Why people book this hotel
“Great location”
“The location was appropriate for the venue we were attending in the evening”
“Staff were lovely”
“Staff”
“Small room for a one night stay was ideal”
“Rebecca was fantastic, as were all the staff, place was so homely with every com…”
“Breakfast”
“Beds were comfy pillows soft and yet firm enough for support, duvets soft and pl…”
“Cost and clean with some nice attention to detail”
“Was basic a bit old fashioned but clean and a comfy bed so that was all I needed…”
“Perfect location, needed to be a reasonably priced stay over as money was tight …”
“Great staff, convenient location and great value for money”
Overview
In the Centre of York, with free parking and WiFi. and a walled garden courtyard the inn is located 600 metres from York Minster and 300 metres from York City Walls. All rooms in the inn are fitted en suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and tea and coffee making facilities. Grand Opera House is 300 metres from The Watergate Inn, while Cliffords Tower is 300 metres from the property. York train station is 1.2 away, while the nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 39 km from the property.
Traveller reviews
Lzzy Scott
solo_traveller
June 22, 2026
“Handy for the Barbican”
Staff were lovely. Great location.
PRU
couple
June 21, 2026
“Absolutely terrible”
The location was appropriate for the venue we were attending in the evening.
Howard
extended_group
June 21, 2026
“Did exactly what we needed it to do. No frills pub accommodation but great staff and very accessible for train station a”
Location. Staff. Breakfast.
John
solo_traveller
June 19, 2026
“Ideal for a one night stay close to centre of York”
Small room for a one night stay was ideal . Cost and clean with some nice attention to detail. Very close to centre . Staff very friendly .
Blazinghare
solo_traveller
June 19, 2026
“Most gorgeous place for half way house to Scotland”
Rebecca was fantastic, as were all the staff, place was so homely with every comfort you needed for a great night's sleep even when England won. Everything quietened down afterwards when we needed it too. Beds were comfy pillows soft and yet firm enough for support, duvets soft and plumpsious, food was incredibly I had the pizza, my hubby had the fish and chips delicious fresh superb service, had some pizza left as big enough for 2 so we had it for our breakfast, lovely staff gave us a pizza box. Our room was lovely the old stable block, no ghost jenny or ghost horses I think we were too hard to wake up. Buddy our dog was so welcomed and was given water and loads of fuss. Can't wait to see them after our holiday as we used them as a half way house to Scotland. Fully recommend close to everything beautiful pub.
Michele
couple
June 18, 2026
“Needed a reasonably priced clean room to stay overnight tucked the box so no negatives”
Perfect location, needed to be a reasonably priced stay over as money was tight in this trip. Was basic a bit old fashioned but clean and a comfy bed so that was all I needed really. Staff were really helpful, we were meeting friends so did not take breakfast
hegmax
extended_group
June 17, 2026
“Convenient for what we needed but disappointing and overpriced for the standard of accommodation.”
Friendly staff at pub for check in showed us room etc . We were able to park out the back, which was really helpful. Good instructions about access and key collections. Super easy location in walking distance to city centre with lots of food/drink options in immediate area incl brewery next door and the pub itself.
Chris
solo_traveller
June 17, 2026
Great staff, convenient location and great value for money.
Paul
solo_traveller
June 15, 2026
“Great location, great staff”
Staff really friendly. Onside parking for £10 a night, which is cheap for York. Comfy bed and big pillows. 10 minutes walk to York Minster and the Shambles.
Siekkinen
solo_traveller
June 14, 2026
Excellent location and very helpful and pleasant personnel
carol
couple
June 14, 2026
“The staff made the stay, a good experience.”
There was a good atmosphere in the Pub and the staff were very friendly. I can not walk far and a member of staff carried my bag for me. I did not inform them I needed a ground floor room , so it was not their fault that they gave me a second floor room and there were no lifts as the building is old. Can’t complement the staff enough
Hardy
solo_traveller
June 14, 2026
Excellent location for city centre
Jayne
solo_traveller
June 13, 2026
“Rather disappointed, not up to the standard that I had expected from the blurb and photos on interne”
I didn’t bother with breakfast, all they offered was a cooked breakfast, I just wanted cereal, fruit , toast and marmalade.
Allan
solo_traveller
June 13, 2026
Atrocious service.
Kerry
solo_traveller
June 12, 2026
Good central location
Verena
couple
June 12, 2026
“Forgettable”
Great location. Friendly staff. Quiet
Natalie
couple
June 9, 2026
“Would return”
Great
Lee
family_with_children
June 9, 2026
“Won't return”
Dull dark room,, more like bedsit! Not as described on advert
Robert
couple
June 8, 2026
“Very good recommend to anyone”
Good breakfast tidy clean room good location very good staff will come Steinem compnothing
Shirley
solo_traveller
June 7, 2026
“I felt comfortable, safe and able to easily access all that York has to offer.”
Location within easy walking distance to The Shambles was excellent. Every staff member was welcoming and very helpful. The breakfast was ample and very good. The room was a good size and the bed was very comfortable. Next time I will take advantage of the outdoor lounge area and beer garden.
Facilities
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Snack bar, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Coffee house on site, Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Bicycle parking, Minimarket on site, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Free parking, Parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Check-in kiosk in the lobby, Lockbox key collection at the property, Lockbox key collection near the property, Digital key access
Services
Daily housekeeping, Private check-in/check-out, Shared lounge/TV area, Packed lunches, Luggage storage, Barber/beauty shop, Room service
Family Room
The family room offers a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a hairdryer. This family room features a TV. The unit has 4 beds.
Double Room with Private Bathroom
This double room has a electric kettle. One of the double rooms has a Velux window.
Small Double Room
The double room features a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a hairdryer. The unit has 1 bed.
Triple Room
This room is located at the back of the premises, towards the decking/river. It is the farthest from the bar and street, and as a result is one of the property's quieter rooms. It is located on the first floor.
Twin Room with Private Bathroom
This twin room has a flat-screen TV and electric kettle.
Quadruple Room
This is a bright room can accommodate families or small groups.
Single Room
This is a bright room with a view over the car park and decked garden towards the back of the premises.
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